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Teague Talks Podcast

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Hospitality Industry
Patel Motel Story
RLJ Lodging Trust
Costar Group
Aimbridge Hospitality
Hotel Industry
Trade Shows and Conventions
Castle Peak Holdings
Trailborn
Marriott
Patels
Immigration
Nashville
Auro Hotels
Georgia World Congress Center Authority
FIFA World Cup
Kana Hotel Group
Hotel Development
Access Point Financial
Discount/handshake Loans

Teague Hunter, President and CEO of Hunter Advisors, created Teague Talks in 2020 to connect and educate the hospitality industry in a time of unparalleled uncertainty. Today, the popular series continues to bring our industry together and inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Bi-weekly Teague Talks episodes feature in-depth conversations with industry leaders, while Teague Walks fe... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, Teague travels to San Diego to sit down with Greg Kennealey, CEO of Peregrine Hospitality, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort on Harbor Island. Greg shares his approach to leadership, team building, and owning and managing a diverse portfoli... more

This week, Teague sits down with Michael Lipson, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Access Point Financial. As the leader of a lending platform focused on hospitality, Michael shares how Access Point is navigating today’s financial market with both dis... more

What does it look like to build and grow in today’s market—while everyone else is still trying to figure it out? Live from the 37th Hunter Conference, Main Street Talks brings together the owners and developers doing exactly that—Alpesh Patel, Mitch ... more

Live from the 37th Hunter Conference, Teague sits down with Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta for an on-stage conversation on what it takes to lead, evolve, and win in today’s hospitality industry.

A 40-year industry veteran who started out plun... more

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Michael Lipson
Chairman and CEO of Access Point Financial
Access Point Financial
Episode: Teague Talks with Michael Lipson, Access Point Financial
Alpesh Patel
Founder/Executive (Kana) Christened in Knoxville panel
Kana
Episode: Teague Talks with Main Street | Live from the 37th Hunter Conference
Mitch Patel
Executive/Developer
Corey Hospitality; T2; Tarsadia
Episode: Teague Talks with Main Street | Live from the 37th Hunter Conference
Chris Nassetta
President and CEO of Hilton
Hilton
Episode: Teague Talks with Chris Nassetta, Hilton | Live from the 37th Hunter Conference
Joe Bocherer
Chief Commercial Officer of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Episode: Teague Talks with Joe Bocherer, Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Eric Jacobs
Chief Global Growth Officer at Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality
Episode: Teague Talks with Eric Jacobs, Aimbridge Hospitality
Jan Freitag
Mr. CoStar, industry data and forecasting expert
CoStar Group
Episode: Teague Talks with Jan Freitag, CoStar Group
Leslie Hale
CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ Lodging Trust
Episode: Teague Talks with Leslie D. Hale, RLJ Lodging Trust
DJ Rama
President, Auro Hotels
Auro Hotels
Episode: Teague Talks with DJ and Keval Rama, Auro Hotels

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Teague Hunter
Host of Teague Talks

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • One of Kind Podcast

    Not only is there not many hospitality driven podcast's but Teague’s knowledge and experience in the hotel industry makes these a one of a kind podcast. As someone in the industry I can attest to that fact that these interviews have depth and some of the most relevant real time conversations surrounding the industry today.

    Thank you Teague for doing these podcasts. Keep um coming.

    Spencer Sandiha

    Pinnacle Hospitality, MI

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gods messengercyc
    United States2 years ago

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Teague asks thoughtful questions and brings a clear industry perspective.
Guest mix provides practical, real-world insights for operators and owners.
Shows depth on hospitality finance and market dynamics.

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Teague Talks with the Directors of "The Patel Motel Story"
Q: How did you choose which stories to focus on?
They used an organic, person-to-person discovery process, tracing interconnected family lines and communities, then expanded through archives, interviews, and connections from industry networks to build a coherent, multi-generational arc.
Teague Talks with Jan Freitag, CoStar Group
Q: What role will World Cup markets play in 2026 and how should operators respond?
World Cup markets will likely see ADR increases in certain hubs while some markets experience demand displacement; operators should lean into higher-spend experiences and plan promotions that capture incremental international travelers, rather than relying on broad market-wide gains.
Teague Talks with Mike Weiss & Ben Weinberg, Castle Peak Holdings
Q: What role do investors play in your journey, especially in the early days?
Investors were pivotal, starting with a first fund of around $100 million and enduring a long fundraising process. The partnerships were built on trust and alignment, with investors who believed in the founders' mission and stayed supportive through the early, high-risk phase.
Teague Talks with Mike Weiss & Ben Weinberg, Castle Peak Holdings
Q: Can you walk us through how your partnership with Marriott came about and what it means for your independence and brand?
Marriott approached them as a mutual fit to bring their outdoor, experiential product to a much larger audience, while the Castle Peak/Trailborn team maintained control over the product and guest experience. The deal enables scale and access to a vast audience without sacrificing the brand's identity or independence.
Teague Talks with Michael Lipson, Access Point Financial
Q: What markets and asset types are most attractive for hotel lending today?
Markets that are stable and growing with strong employment prospects are favored, with brand-backed assets and experienced operators preferred; flexible financing and higher advance rates are available for well-sponsored projects, but there is caution around overbuilding in certain metros.

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A business- and strategy-focused hospitality series featuring interviews with hotel owners, developers, operators, and finance leaders. Episodes consistently explore capital markets, debt and equity dynamics, development strategies, and brand/operational optimization, often balancing Wall Street finance perspectives with hands-on, people-centric leadership. Frequent tangents include family-owned business dynamics, succession planning, and the impact of macro trends such as inflation, travel demand, and technology like AI on pricing, ops, and guest experience. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on practical finance basics for operators, candid discussions about capital discipline, and multi-generational perspectives from family-ow... more

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Recent guests on Teague Talks Podcast include:

1. Michael Lipson
2. Alpesh Patel
3. Mitch Patel
4. Chris Nassetta
5. Joe Bocherer
6. Eric Jacobs
7. Jan Freitag
8. Leslie Hale

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